Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this French Onion Soup Mac & Cheese recipe. Creamy, cheesy pasta meets the rich flavors of caramelized onions for a gourmet twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
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For the Mac & Cheese:
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni: Boil macaroni until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Caramelize the onions: Cook onions with sugar and salt until caramelized. Add garlic.
- Prepare the sauce: Stir in flour, then whisk in milk and broth. Add Worcestershire sauce and thyme.
- Mix in the cheeses: Stir in Gruyère, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted.
- Combine: Add cooked macaroni, season, and serve garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of beef.
- Swap out the pasta for shells or cavatappi for a twist.
- Add extra caramelized onions on top for more French onion flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
